Frost dates for 26263Dryfork, WV
The average last spring frost in Dryfork is May 9 and the average first fall frost is October 10, giving a typical growing season of about 153 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 9
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 10
- Growing season
- 153 days
Safer after May 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 187 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | May 5 · May 21 · Jun 3 | Sep 20 · Oct 1 · Oct 12 | 132 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 24 · May 9 · May 25 | Sep 27 · Oct 10 · Oct 22 | 153 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 15 · Apr 30 · May 17 | Oct 7 · Oct 20 · Nov 1 | 173 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Dryfork
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Apr 8 – Jun 14 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 20 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jun 30 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 9 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 20 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jun 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 24 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Jun 8 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 10 – Jun 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Jul 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 31 – Jun 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Jun 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 9 – Jun 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 31 – Jul 16 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 30 – Oct 31 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 26263 is matched to the NOAA station Davis 3Se, WV, 16.6 km away, at 3,715 ft elevation (58 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis 3Se, WV (used) | 3,715 ft | May 9 | Oct 10 |
| Elkins 21 Ene, WV | 3,390 ft | May 7 | Oct 7 |
| Canaan Valley #2, WV | 3,254 ft | May 15 | Oct 2 |
| Parsons 3 Se, WV | 1,775 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 24 |
Frost dates near Dryfork
- Harman, WV 26270 · last May 15, first Oct 3
- Cabins, WV 26855 · last Apr 30, first Oct 11
- Seneca Rocks, WV 26884 · last Apr 30, first Oct 11
- Davis, WV 26260 · last May 9, first Oct 10
- Onego, WV 26886 · last May 7, first Oct 7
- Red Creek, WV 26289 · last May 15, first Oct 2
- Hendricks, WV 26271 · last Apr 24, first Oct 24
- Riverton, WV 26814 · last Apr 30, first Oct 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Dryfork, WV?
- For ZIP code 26263, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 9, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Davis 3Se, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 25.
- When is the first frost in Dryfork, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 10. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 26263?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 153 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.